Museum Archive: Vintage Rapala Original Floater F9 (Finland), 1/8oz G (Gold) fishing lure #17324

Balsa wood construction forms the core of this Finnish-made Rapala Original Floater F9, a classic minnow profile documented under Product Code 17324. Shimmering Gold (G) foil sides are topped with a dark back and finished with a distinct red paint accent beneath the nose. Weighing exactly 1/8 oz (4g) and measuring 3 1/2" (9cm) in length, this specimen is rated 5/5 for its clean condition. The clear plastic lip, which bears the "RAPALA FINLAND" stamping, is designed to reach depths between 3 ft (0.9 m) and 5 ft (1.5 m) during uniform or stop-and-go retrieves. Equipped with two treble hooks and traditional painted yellow eyes with black centers, this floating model is suitable for both casting and trolling techniques to produce a wounded minnow movement in the water column.